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As a dive professional you can travel to and work in some of the most exotic locations on the Planet, become your own boss and start your own diving business, or just enjoy introducing new divers to the underwater World which you know and love. Take the first steps with Immerse School of Diving, and we promise you won't look back! Because at Immerse School of Diving we teach in small intimate groups, and at your own pace, we believe the level and quality of training and support which you receive is second to none.If you would like to start working towards becoming a PADI professional, contact us for further information, and we can organise a start date immediately.

PADI Divemaster - £495

Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with the Immerse School of Diving PADI Instructors, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level.

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organise and solve problems as well as help others improve their scuba diving. You put this knowledge into action through a structured internship or series of practical training exercises.

As a PADI Divemaster you become a PADI professional, can assist PADI Instructors, and teach certain PADI courses. Once you have qualified as a PADI professional with Immerse School of Diving, you can apply what you have learnt by assisting with Immerse School of Diving courses - invaluable experience for PADI Divemasters who aim to move further up the PADI professional ladder.

Prerequisites:

To take the PADI Divemaster course, you must be:

- 18 years old- A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organisation)- A PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organisation)- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care certified (or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organisation) within the past 24 months- Have at least 40 dives to begin the course, and 60 for PADI Divemaster certification- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months- Own an up to date PADI Divemaster crewpak – we will provide a crewpak for you.

What can I teach?

After becoming certified as a PADI Divemaster you will be authorised to:

- Supervise both training and non-training-related activities by planning, organising and directing dives- Assist a PADI Instructor during the training sessions for any PADI Diver course- Conduct the PADI Skin Diver course and PADI Discover Snorkelling program- Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience- Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program- If qualified as a Discover Scuba Diving Leader, independently conduct the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program- Earn the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor rating to be able to teach the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty- Independently guide PADI Open Water Diver course students on the tour portion of their PADI Open Water course on training dives 2, 3 and 4- Accompany PADI Open Water Diver students under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor during surface swims to and from the entry/exit point and during navigational exercises; and when the instructor conducts a skill, such as an ascent or descent, a PADI Divemaster can remain with other student divers (with an individual student or buddy team)- Accompany student divers during PADI Adventure Dives or Specialty training dives under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor- Conduct the PADI Seal Team Skin Diver Specialist AquaMission- Conduct subsequent dives under an instructor’s indirect supervision for Discover Scuba Diving participants after participants have satisfactorily completed the first dive with a PADI Instructor- Teach Emergency First Response courses after successfully completing an Emergency First Response Instructor course

What will it cost me?

Our Divemaster price includes the cost of your PADI Divemaster crewpak. Once you have completed your PADI Divemaster training then you will need to pay an application fee directly to PADI (£87, as of January 2016). It is strongly recommended that you own all of your own scuba equipment, as familiarity with personal gear improves general scuba diving skills, and we can assist with advising you on any dive equipment purchases. However, you may hire equipment from Immerse School of Diving at additional charge. Because you can choose the length of your Divemaster course or internship (subject to minimum requirements), and participate in as many student teaching sessions as you prefer above the required minimum amount, your pool and site entrance fees (between £5 and £20, and discounted often with site membership) together with you air fills are not included, and are payable directly.

If it sounds like this course is for you, book onto your PADI Divemaster course here!

PADI Discover Scuba Diving Leader Internship - £80

To qualify as a PADI Discover Scuba Diving Leader and to be able to conduct PADI Discover Scuba Diving programs in a pool or confined water, a PADI Divemaster must complete a PADI Discover Scuba Diving Leader Internship. This includes conducting four separate real (not simulated) PADI Discover Scuba Diving programs in confined water under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor. You will show your ability to conduct effective briefings, inwater supervision and debriefings. Our PADI Instructors will guide and mentor you throughout the internship to develop your ability to independently run these sessions. Once you have completed your PADI PADI Discover Scuba Diving Leader Internship then you will need to pay an application fee directly to PADI (£36, as of January 2016).

Emergency First Response Instructor - £349

The Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) course provides you with the additional training necessary to teach the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid) and Care for Children courses. You need to become an EFR Instructor prior to becoming a PADI Instructor. Learn More.﻿﻿

PADI Assistant Instructor - £399

Becoming a PADI Assistant Instructor allows you to gain even more experience as a professional level diver. You develop scuba diving teaching skills and enhance your organisational and supervisory abilities.

The course comprises of knowledge development self study, quizzes, lectures and presentations; confined water skills and teaching workshops and presentations; and open water rescue assessment, workshops, and presentations.

At the end of the course you will become an instructional assistant within the teaching team, and assume more responsibility for teaching particular courses. In addition, you learn the PADI educational system, and take a step closer to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) by completing the first stage of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

Prerequisites:

To take the PADI Assistant Instructor course, you must be:

- 18 years old- A PADI Divemaster (or qualifying certification from another training organisation)- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care certified (or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organisation) within the past 24 months- Have at least 60 dives to begin the course including night, deep and navigation experience- Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months- Own an up to date PADI Instructor crewpak – we will provide a crewpak for you at additional cost or you may provide your own if you prefer.

What can I teach?

In addition to the professional responsibilities and duties you have as a PADI Divemaster, after completing your PADI Assistant Instructor course you may:

- Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor- During confined water dives, present initial skills training under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor- Evaluate PADI Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor- Teach certain PADI Specialty courses under the direction of a PADI Instructor

What will it cost me?

Our PADI Assistant Instructor price does not include the cost of your PADI Instructor crewpak, but we can provide one for you at additional cost. Once you have completed your PADI Assistant Instructor training then you will need to pay an application fee directly to PADI (£63.60, as of January 2016). It is strongly recommended that you own all of your own scuba equipment, as familiarity with personal gear improves general scuba diving skills, and we can assist with advising you on any dive equipment purchases. However, you may hire equipment from Immerse School of Diving at additional charge. Your pool and site entrance fees (between £5 and £20, and discounted often with site membership) together with you air fills are not included, and are payable directly.

If it sounds like this course is for you, book onto your PADI Assistant Instructor coursehere!

PADI Instructor Development Preparation Course - £195

Planning on taking your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), but a little rusty on your dive theory and skills? That's ok - we have just the course for you. Immerse School of Diving Instructors will ensure that your PADI Divemaster level theory and skills are perfected before you start your IDC, helping you to prepare in advance. We'll spend time in the classroom reviewing all five areas of dive theory, practice your skill demonstrations, and conduct a rescue workshop.If it sounds like this course is for you, book onto your Instructor Development Preparation course here!Don't forget that to become a PADI Instructor you must have completed your Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) course. Why not complete this training in advance of your IDC, so that you can concentrate fully on your IDC in advance of your Instructor Examination?